Arrow (top), of reed and wood, from Malakula, Vanuatu; part of the Forster collection (part of Forster 144; 1886.1.1190)

Composite arrow with reed shaft and wooden point made from palm wood or tree fern. There is no binding holding the head on to the shaft. The reed at the notched end is bound with plant fibre, possibly hibiscus, to prevent the reed from splitting

• Museum database entry.